Gas-to-Energy Push: Minister Deodat Indar says Guyana’s Wales gas-to-energy project is on track for first power in December, with the first 57MW Siemens turbine expected to be operational then and the remaining units following to reach about 228MW, then 300MW after steam turbines. Power Reliability Pressure: A fresh commentary questions why GPL’s promised modernisation hasn’t stopped recurring outages, despite major energy spending. Rice Support: The Agriculture Ministry says rice farmers will start receiving cash subsidies next week—$15,000 per acre for 50 acres or less and $10,000 per acre for more than 50 acres—after registration and verification via the GRDB, with the programme costing about $3B. Education Infrastructure: Government plans to use part of a US$90M IDB loan to fund design and supervision for rehabilitation of primary schools in Region Nine, with climate resilience and energy/water efficiency standards. Mining & Processing Outlook: Omai Gold says metallurgical test work at its Guyana project supports gold recovery up to 95%, and future plant expansion could benefit from lower-cost “green” power like Amaila Falls hydro and the Wales LNG-linked gas-to-energy buildout. Regional Disaster Aid: CARICOM is preparing to send earthquake relief to Venezuela, with Guyana coordinating supplies for a vessel expected to sail July 3. Bilateral Energy Deal: The Dominican Republic has six months to begin exploration in Guyana’s Berbice onshore block, with field work expected before end-2026. Community Works: A new pedestrian bridge in La Grange–Bagotville (Region 3) was commissioned to restore safe daily access for residents.